Water Resistant 2-Way Indoor/Outdoor Speaker System
Cat. No. 40-5041
Thank you for purchasing the RCA Water
Resistant 2-Way Indoor/Outdoor Speaker
System. It has water-resistant enclosures to
protect it from the elements when it is
mounted outside. The speaker’s acoustic
suspension enclosure holds a 3-inch
polypropylene woofer to provide deep bass
in a small package, along with a 1-inch
ferrofluid cooled tweeter for smooth
The supplied wall and ceiling mounting
brackets and the unique wedge-shaped
design let you mount the speaker in corners
or under eaves to minimize its exposure to
rain and snow. You can place the speaker
near a corner or an eave for more bass
output.
Corner Mount
separation of high and low frequencies. It is
also ideal for use as a front or rear speaker
in a home theater system.
Speaker Placement
Caution: Your speaker is weather resistant.
Do not mount it in a location where water
might collect in the terminals.
Your speaker’s very broad dispersion
pattern means you get good sound quality
over a very large listening area. If you
position the speaker to provide coverage of
too large an area, “hot spots” of loud sound
might occur near the speaker. To avoid
“hot-spots”, use one set of speakers for
every 200–400 square feet of listening area.
Listening Area Speaker Placement
Connections
For the best performance, it is essential that
you keep the speaker in the proper phase
(connect + to + and – to –). We
recommend using color-coded or marked
wires to help you correctly connect the
speaker to your sound system.
Eave Mount
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Color-coded wires have stripes running
down one side of the conductor’s insulation,
marked wires have ridges running along one
side of the conductor’s insulation.
Cautions:
• Do not exceed the speaker’s maximum
power rating of 80 watts.
• To avoid damage to the speaker or
amplifier/receiver, turn off the amplifier/
receiver before making the connections.
1. Select a mounting location for the
speaker that can withstand the speaker’s
weight and vibration.
2. Measure the distance from the speaker
to the amplifier/receiver. For distances
of 25 feet or less, use 18-gauge speaker
wire or ordinary lamp cord. For
distances greater than 25 feet, use
heavier 16-gauge wire.
3. With the speaker near the selected
location, run speaker wire from the
speaker to the receiver/amplifier.
4. Separate the conductors for a length of
about two inches on the end of each
wire, then strip
1
/2 inch of insulation
from the end of each conductor and
twist the wire ends.
5. Push the black (negative) and red
(positive) terminal on the speaker.
6. Insert the stripped wire ends into the
holes in the terminals.
7. Connect the other ends of the wires to
the matching terminals (negative and
positive) on the receiver/amplifier.
Mounting
You can mount your speaker on a wall or
the ceiling using the supplied mounting
brackets and two screws (not supplied). Use
screws with heads at least
diameter for the speaker.
1. Use the brackets to
mark the locations of
the bracket’s keyhole
slots on the mounting
surface.
1
/4 inch in
2. Drive two screws into
the mounting surface
at the marked
locations, leaving about
3
/16 inch of the
screw’s threads exposed.
Note: Plaster, concrete, and very thin
surfaces require expansion anchors or bolts
for secure mounting.
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3. Set the speaker in the mounting bracket
at the desired angle and securely tighten
the two large thumbscrews.
4. Slide the keyhole slots on the mounting
bracket over the heads of the screws.
You can also mount your speaker
without the bracket. Use the keyhole
slot on the back of the speaker.
Note: The RCA logo can be rotated. You
might want to turn it 90 degrees when you
mount the speaker horizontally.
Service and Repair
If your speaker is not performing as it
should, take it to your local RadioShack
store for assistance. To locate your nearest
RadioShack, use the store locator feature on
RadioShack's website
(www.radioshack.com), or call 1-800-The
Shack (843-7422) and follow the menu
options. Modifying or tampering with the
speaker's internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate its
warranty.
Care
Keep the speaker dry; if it gets wet, wipe it
dry immediately. Use and store the speaker
only in normal temperature environments.
Handle the speaker carefully; do not drop it.
Keep the speaker away from dust and dirt,
and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally
to keep it looking new.
Caution: You might permanently damage
your speakers by cleaning them with a
vacuum cleaner. Use a feather duster or a
soft loose cloth instead.
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Specifications
Speaker Complement ............................. 3-Inch Woofer, 1-Inch Ferrofluid Cooled Tweeter
Impedance (Nominal) ............................................................................................ 8 Ohms
Frequency Response ................................................................................... 100 Hz-20 kHz
Power Handling ................................................................................................ 40 W RMS
Maximum Power ....................................................................................................... 80 W
Sensitivity ................................................................................................. 85 dB @ 1W-1m
Dimensions (HWD) (without brackets) ...... 6
Shipping Weight (without brackets) ........................................................... 2.06 lb (932 g)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and
improvement without notice.
Limited Five-Year Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal
use for five (5) years from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized
RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS
WARRANTIES AND ANY IMP LIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIM ITED
WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE
PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR
PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as
proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law:
(a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the
same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a
refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the
performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period. Youwill be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the
warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration,
lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack
Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation,
shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 T aylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
13
/16 x 41/2 x 33/4 Inches (173 x 114 x 95 mm)
12/99
RadioShack Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
40-5041
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